J Face Lift

An ideal candidate for this procedure is someone who wants to achieve a more youthful look on their lower face and neck and prefers minimal downtime.

Under local anesthesia, a small J-shaped incision around the earlobe and the front of ear is made. The skin is then gently lifted, and a skin flap is created to expose the muscular fascia layer—the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS). The SMAS is threaded with a longlasting or permanent suture to tighten the jowl area and upper part of the neck. Any extra skin around the earlobe and teh front of ear is trimmed, and the wound is closed with a continuous suture.

One to two hours

Patients typically experience numbness around their earlobes for a couple of hours. Swelling, bruise and wound pain are minimal.

Recovery time is short. Patients can typically return to work either in a few days. Sutures are removed on 5-7 days following surgery.

This depends on the age of patient, the degree of sagging, and the health condition. The J lift procedure usually provides results that last about 5 to 10 years.

• Office procedure under local anesthesia
• 1-2 hours surgery with small incisions
• Long-lasting effect with a longlasting or permanent suture
• Rapid recovery with minimal swelling and bruising
• No hair loss or ear deformity, less visible scar
• More natural appearance, no wind tunnel effect
• Lower cost than a full facelift or other mini facelift

The J lift was developed to improve only mild or moderate skin sagging in the lower face and neck. It may not be effective in treating significant sagging of the skin. The J lift is not designed to lift the mid-face area (cheeks), but it can be combined with an additional mid-face lifting procedure.

Although very rare, there is a risk of infection and bleeding, as well as potential risk of damaging facial nerves that control movement in the face. There is also the risk of numbness occurring around the ear; however, this is usually temporary and caused by bruising of the nerve. It is also possible for some patients to develop unfavorable scars, although most post-surgery scars are well-hidden and small.